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Recruitment & HR Services on Ras Al Khaimah Mainland

Recruitment, manpower supply, outsourcing and HR consultancy

As we tell every client, ras Al Khaimah is the emirate of industry and tourism — low costs, strong manufacturing and a booming hospitality scene, and GoldenKey registers mainland companies there with the economic department week in, week out. A Ras Al Khaimah mainland licence, issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), lets your company trade anywhere in the UAE, bid for government work and open as many branches as you need. Day to day, typical examples of this activity include recruitment agency, manpower supply, HR outsourcing and executive search, which can usually sit together on one Ras Al Khaimah licence. For most clients, placing workers with UAE employers is regulated by MOHRE, which requires a bank guarantee and a mainland licence. HR consultancy without placement can be done from a free zone.

Why Ras Al Khaimah

On the ground, government and semi-government tenders in Ras Al Khaimah require a mainland licence and Chamber of Commerce membership, both of which GoldenKey arranges. Ras Al Khaimah mainland licences are issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), which currently processes most standard files in around 4 business days. GoldenKey has licensed recruitment & hr services in Ras Al Khaimah for customers ranging from solo founders to groups opening a regional branch, so we know which sub-activities to list.

How Ras Al Khaimah works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Activity and legal form
    Step 1

    Activity and legal form

    GoldenKey maps your business to the right Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED) activity codes and recommends the legal form that fits ownership and liability needs. Your portal shows the status of this step for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland in real time.

  2. Step 2: Trade name and initial approval
    Step 2

    Trade name and initial approval

    From day one, your trade name is reserved and initial approval secured from the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED), together with any external approvals the activity requires.

  3. Step 3: Office, MOA and submission
    Step 3

    Office, MOA and submission

    The memorandum of association is signed (online or before the notary), your tenancy is registered and the complete file is submitted to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Economic Development (RAK DED). Nothing is submitted for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland until you have reviewed and approved it.

  4. Step 4: Licence, Chamber and immigration
    Step 4

    Licence, Chamber and immigration

    With the licence in hand we register with the Chamber of Commerce and open the immigration and MOHRE files for your visas.

Documents required

Here is what you will need for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.

  • Attested parent-company documents for corporate shareholders
  • An attested degree for professional activities such as engineering or healthcare
  • A tenancy contract for an office or shop registered with the emirate's system (Ejari in Dubai)
  • Passport copies of all shareholders and the manager
  • The notarised memorandum of association, which GoldenKey drafts for you
  • External approvals where the activity requires them, for example from the health authority, RERA or the municipality

Pricing

Use the table below to compare packages for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. As a rule, the figures below for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

1 Visa Package
AED 9,500
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
3 Visa Package
AED 17,000
3 residence visas · 1-year licence
  • Trade licence & registration
  • Establishment card included
  • GoldenKey full assistance
Get this package
Additional visaAED 2,500
Annual renewalAED 7,500

Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.

Why the UAE

The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland and makes international pricing simple. The UAE sits within an eight-hour flight of two-thirds of the world's population, so so many founders choose it as a base for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.

Why GoldenKey

Our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland happen the same day they are ready. Just as important, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Ras Al Khaimah file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.

On the ground, prefer to visit? Our Ajman office welcomes walk-ins during working hours, and we can also meet you in Dubai or Sharjah by appointment to discuss recruitment & hr services on Ras Al Khaimah mainland.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ras Al Khaimah mainland and a free zone?

Mainland companies can trade directly with any UAE customer and take government contracts; free zone companies have lower costs and customs benefits but trade with the mainland through distributors. GoldenKey compares both for your specific activity.

Can a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company trade in other emirates?

Yes, it can. A mainland licence is valid across the UAE, and you can open branches in other emirates by registering with their economic departments.

Do I still need an Emirati partner for a Ras Al Khaimah mainland company?

For most commercial and industrial activities, no. Since 2021 foreign nationals can own 100% of a Ras Al Khaimah mainland LLC. A short list of strategic activities still requires Emirati participation, and GoldenKey checks your activity before you commit.

What approvals does recruitment & hr services need?

Day to day, ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. GoldenKey obtains these as part of the setup.

Is recruitment & hr services allowed in Ras Al Khaimah?

Absolutely. Recruitment & HR Services is an available activity in {ent}, and {brand} lists the exact sub-activities on your licence. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation.

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